The University of Akron Bands
Welcome to The University of Akron Bands. On behalf of the 175 music majors in the School of Music, and countless other academic majors represented in our band program, we want you to become a member of the UA Bands.
Every ensemble in our program is open to ALL students regardless of your academic major. Students who are enrolled at Wayne College are also eligible to participate in the UA Bands.
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UA BANDS
Are you interested in joining UA Bands?
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Marching Band Auxiliary and Drum Line Auditions
Spring Football Game
High school seniors are invited to join the UA Marching Band for a spring game day experience! On Saturday, April 27, 2024, grab your instrument and come cheer on the Zips during their spring scrimmage!
- Check In: 11:00 a.m.
- Guzzetta Hall (157 University Ave.)
- Welcome Meeting: 11:45 a.m.
- Rehearsal: 12:00 p.m.
- Lunch (on your own w/section members): 1:00 p.m.
- Food options on campus within walking distance will be available for purchase.
- Meet at Coleman Common: 2:15 p.m.
- Spring Game Kick Off: 3:00 p.m.
- InfoCision Stadium
UAMB Color Guard Auditions
- Sunday, April 28, 2024
- Registration is required.
UAMB Drum Line Auditions
- Round 1: Video Submission due by Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10 p.m.
- Round 2: In person audition on UA campus on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
UA Symphonic Band Concert
- Monday, April 29, 2024
- 7:30 p.m.
- Guzzetta Recital Hall
UA Concert Band Concert
- Tuesday, April 30, 2024
- 7:30 p.m.
- Guzzetta Recital Hall
UA Wind Symphony Concert
- Wednesday, May 1, 2024
- 7:30 p.m.
- Guzzetta Recital Hall
Summer Symphonic Band
The University of Akron Summer Symphonic Band is open to any and all students and/or community members (former students, band directors or community members who want to play).
Literature ranges from standard works for wind band to popular and patriotic selections. No audition is required!
Summer Symphonic Band Information
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QUESTIONS?
Contact us if you have any questions about our UA Bands or review some of our more Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Concert Bands and Athletic Bands.
Phone: 330-972-6919
Email: UAbands@uakron.edu
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